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Athena on 09 Aug 17As a new real estate agent in Louisiana, you have to affiliate with a licensed broker. Although you will report to your broker-and your broker will be responsible for monitoring what you do-the broker is not your "boss." Except in very rare circumstances, Louisiana real estate agents are independent contractors-not employees-of brokers. This means that you have more flexibility in how you run your business and what hours you work. But it also means that you don't get a regular paycheck: real estate agents "eat what they kill" and earn money only when they do deals
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Athena on 27 Nov 17Louisiana real estate agents considering a move to another real estate brokerage may find themselves intimidated by the process. With potentially numerous listing agreements in place, deals under contract, ongoing relationships with buyers, and contractual obligations to a current broker, there is certainly a lot to consider. But the logistics of a transfer-and the rules that govern-aren't really as complicated as they may seem. This article will walk Louisiana real estate agents through the process of transferring to a new real estate broker.At Athena, we understand how intimidating a move to a new broker can seem. So we do everything we can to make the transition as smooth and seamless as possible. Run by a pair of corporate attorneys, Athena provides helpful guidance on the paperwork and steps necessary to complete a transfer.